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2017 CustomGuitar DESIGN GUIDE Model Shown: Journeyman Relic 1964 Stratocaster Gold Sparkle over Dakota Red, Built By John Cruz
Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
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A Fender Custom Shop instrument is extraordinary. passion, hard-earned knowledge and skill into
You know it when you play one—it’s definitely every instrument they build. It’s no ordinary place,
more than the sum of its parts. It’s filled with and the creations that come from it are no ordinary
intangible, electrifying elements that add a new instruments. Welcome to the Fender Custom Shop.
dimension to your playing experience. It’s as
if the instrument itself is imbued with history, For players who wish to create a completely
alive with the spirit of the place where it was custom instrument—anything from a humbucking
built and the devotion of those who crafted it. pickup-equipped banjo to a custom-engraved
aluminum-bodied Strat ®—we offer Masterbuilt,
The Custom Shop is home to Fender’s most skilled a singular experience working one-on-one with
and talented builders. It’s a bustling, noisy one of our Master Builders. Custom-Built is for
and creatively volcanic place that re-earns its those prefer to start with one of our time-honored
nickname—the Dream Factory—every day. Custom models and personalize the specifications to meet
Shop builders are completely dedicated to their your specific needs. Use this guide to design your
art—part craftsman, part artist, part music fan and, very own Masterbuilt or Custom-Built Fender
more often than not, part mad scientist. They’re guitar and make your dreams come true.
the best at what they do, and they pour all of their
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Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
Contents
Masterbuilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Master Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Custom-Built. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
© 2017 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. FENDER®, Ordering Yours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STRATOCASTER®, STRAT®, TELECASTER®, TELE®, PRECISION BASS®, P
BASS®, JAZZ BASS®, J BASS®, ESQUIRE@, NOCASTER® and the distinctive Base Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
headstock designs commonly found on Fender guitars are registered Stratocaster Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
trademarks of FMIC.
All rights reserved.
Telecaster Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Precision Bass Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Jazz Bass Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
All Fender Custom Shop instruments are expertly crafted according to exact Offset Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
order specifications and arrive free of defects. Those instruments not abiding Aging Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
by this policy will be repaired, modified or replaced by us at no cost to you. Tone Wood Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Consult your local retailer, distributor or the Custom Care™ website
(customcare.fender.com) for details. Body Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Neck Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
17600 North Perimeter Drive
Page with Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5440 Color Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
T: (480) 596-9690 Neck Shapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F: (480) 596-1384
Fret Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
fendercustomshop.com Pickup Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wiring Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
All colors, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Hardward Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Photography by Mark Keraly ©FMIC Design Guide Order Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
Masterbuilt
In every art form there are those who have mastered They’ll walk you through everything—body design,
their craft so thoroughly, through years of training neck shape, tonewoods, pickups, hardware and
and experience, their work routinely commands more—to give you the look, feel and sound
extra acclaim and admiration, not to mention that you’re searching for. From start to
outright awe. These astonishing artisans are the finish the Master Builder will personally
Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop; a select ensure that each guitar is built with the
group of the most talented builders recognized highest possible quality and to your
around the world for their matchless skill, limitless exact specifications. Additionally,
imagination and utter devotion to their art. it’s about more than just
specifications, it’s about
Crafting a guitar with a Custom Shop Master Builder making the instrument
is the ultimate artistic partnership—simply put, no of your dreams a
idea is too crazy and no job too large or too small. concrete reality.
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Fender® Custom Shop
DaleWilson
MasterBuilders Dale Wilson arrived at Fender in 2003, joined
the Custom Shop in 2005 and became a Master
Builder in 2011. Building guitars has been a
driving passion for the California native since
childhood. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve
subsequently, he moved on to stints at Dobro and
Rickenbacker before arriving at Fender, where
he worked on Guild, Gretsch and Benedetto
guitars before beginning his apprenticeship
with various Custom Shop Master Builders.
Imagine the greatest artists in history gathered the world over for their skill and have built always loved guitars,” he said. “I didn’t dream
He enjoys calling upon his extensive and varied
under one roof; Michelangelo, DaVinci, Picasso instruments for Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, of being a rock star; I dreamt of building the
experience as a craftsman to create highly
and Dali working next to each other, sharing Eric Clapton, Dick Dale, Mike Dirnt, Bob Dylan, ultimate guitar. I was equally enthralled with the
distinctive guitars such as the Resophonic
pigments, knowledge and expertise. The Fender Robben Ford, Buddy Guy, Merle Haggard, guitars just as much as I was with the players.”
Thinline Telecaster®. Wilson also built five
Custom Shop is exactly that, the world’s most Reggie Hamilton, Mark Hoppus, John 5, Keith Woodworking runs in the Wilson family, and beautiful custom guitars for the January 2011
esteemed luthiers gathered together to create Richards, Sting and U2 ... just to name a few! the requisite Custom Shop zeal for outstanding NAMM Show while still an apprentice and was
craftsmanship has long been part of Dale’s DNA. asked to signed the back of the headstocks,
peerless instruments that are astounding works He did repair work and mods in a small guitar garnering him his Master Builder status.
of art—the Master Builders. They are known shop right out of high school in the late 1980s;
PaulWaller
Paul Waller is a Southern California native with After an extensive seven-year apprenticeship,
woodworking and luthiery in his blood. He Waller became a Master Builder in 2010.
built his first guitar at age 14 in his high school
His Fender Custom Shop work includes bass
woodshop, joined a cabinet shop right out of
guitars for U2’s Adam Clayton, a custom Thinline
high school and, after a stint at a small Southern
Telecaster for U2 vocalist Bono, Telecaster guitars
California guitar maker, enrolled at the acclaimed
for the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and co-
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix,
work on a Stratocaster for fellow Stones guitarist
from which he graduated in spring of 2000.
Ronnie Wood, Stratocaster guitars for Buddy
Waller joined Fender in 2003. He spent two Guy, the Nile Rodgers “Hitmaker” Stratocaster,
years working closely with master archtop a custom double-neck Jazzmaster for Queens Of
craftsman Bob Benedetto, and became steeped the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen and the
in the many facets of building techniques George Harrison Tribute Rosewood Telecaster.
from all the Custom Shop’s Master Builders.
JasonSmith
A Custom Shop veteran and son of longtime his teens, Smith was going to see Pink Floyd,
Fender R&D legend Dan Smith, Jason Smith ZZ Top and many other major artists.
grew up on Fender — “It has always been in my
Rock music and Fender are part of Smith’s DNA.
family,” he said, “And I was always extremely
He joined the Fender Custom Shop in 1995 and
interested in everything my father did.”
in 2006 completed a five -year apprenticeship
Born in Rochester, N.Y., and raised in California, under acclaimed Senior Master Builder John
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Smith remembers meeting guitar greats from English. Among many diverse projects with
about age 5 on through his father’s work with English, Smith worked on a pair of double-neck
Fender—Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stratocaster guitars for Stone Temple Pilots
Jeff Beck and Robben Ford, to name only guitarist Dean DeLeo. He has since crafted fine
a few. He went to his first big rock concert instruments for players and acts including John
at age six—Rush—and remembers going 5, Michael Landau, Flea, Josh Klinghoffer, Steve
backstage with his dad and meeting Geddy Harris, Reggie Hamilton, Linkin Park, Kenny
Lee after the show. Before he was even in Wayne Shepherd, Neon Trees and many others.
YuriyShishkov
From handcrafting many of his own woodworking including late shredder Dimebag Darrell of
tools to showcasing his world-class luthiery skills Pantera, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of
and custom inlay work, Yuriy Shishkov is truly Led Zeppelin, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme,
a renaissance guitar builder. It was in the small Robin Zander of Cheap Trick and Paul Stanley
confines of a root cellar in his hometown of Gomel of KISS. Shishkov joined the Fender Custom
in the former Soviet Union that Shishkov got his Shop’s Master Builder team in 2000 and
start building guitars for friends and colleagues. has crafted truly magnificent instruments
featuring exquisite detail and inlay work.
When he arrived in the United States in
1990, Shishkov settled in the Chicago area
and collaborated with a range of top artists,
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Fender® Custom Shop
ToddKrause
Todd Krause has built exquisitely crafted one-off instrument builder, R&D model
custom instruments for many of the world’s maker, and woodworking machinist. He
greatest artists, including Jeff Beck, Eric became a Custom Shop Master Builder in
Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robbie 1997 and has created countless distinctive
Robertson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin instruments, all of which embody his personal
Trower, Roger Waters and many others. design philosophy: “Form and function are
the biggest part of it,” he said. “It’s about the
His guitar-building apprenticeship began
way an instrument sounds and feels. It has to
in early 1981 at Jackson/Charvel guitars.
look cool, and it has to compel you to play.”
Krause arrived at Fender in 1991 and
steadily rose through several roles, including
DennisGaluszka
Like Fender itself, Dennis Galuszka is a players including Paul McCartney, Andy
Southern California native. Combining his Summers, Johnny Marr, Patrick Stump,
dual passions for music and woodworking, Mike Dirnt, Sting and many others. He
he began building high-end acoustic guitars has lent his expertise to a number of truly
during his 13 years as a cabinetmaker. distinctive instruments, including double-neck
As a working drummer, it was a 1999 guitars and unusual takes on classic Fender
audition with one of the Fender Master designs along with several artist models.
Builders that led to a job interview
“It’s all about the feel and sound of an
and a new kind of steady gig—as an
instrument,” Galuszka said. “Those things are
apprentice at the Fender Custom Shop.
number one with me, above everything else.”
After only eight months there, Galuszka was
promoted to Master Builder. He has since
built finely crafted instruments for influential
GregFessler
Greg Fessler came to the Fender Custom Schon and Pete Wentz, to name a few.
Shop in 1990, working his way up through
Fessler’s remarkable abilities as a Master
the ranks as an apprentice. He assisted with
Builder have earned him accolades from
the Robben Ford signature line of guitars,
many Fender artists and from discerning
eventually becoming the sole builder of
customers worldwide. His meticulous
those instruments and, later, Ford’s personal
attention to detail is exemplified in every
builder. Fessler has built one-off Stratocaster
instrument he creates, each of which is a
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and Telecaster models for a host of players,
perfect example of the intense commitment
including Joe Bonnamasa, Jeff Healey, Hank
it takes to earn the title of Master Builder.
Marvin, John Mayer, Rhonda Smith, Neil
JohnCruz
John Cruz came to Fender in 1987, joined famed Limited Edition Gary Moore 1961 Fiesta
the Custom Shop in 1993 and became a Red Stratocaster as well as countless others.
Master Builder in 2003. Being a guitarist
John has built fantastic guitars for players
and understanding what a great guitar
such as Doug Aldrich of Dio and Whitesnake,
should look, feel and sound like has always
Dave Amato and Bruce Hall of REO
been a top priority for him. Custom guitars
Speedwagon, Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe,
are his passion, and he is the man behind
Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, Bono of U2,
several famous Custom Shop instruments,
Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses and
including the replica of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s
Velvet Revolver, Ike Turner, Brad Whitford
famous “Number One” Stratocaster guitar,
of Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, John Mayer and
the Jeff Beck Esquire Relic (as used with the
countless others. Furthermore, his meticulous
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Yardbirds), the replica of Yngwie Malmsteen’s
work was essential to of the initial Custom
famous “Duck” Stratocaster, the John Mayer
Shop Relic guitars and basses and he initiated
Limited Edition Black 1 Stratocaster and the
the Custom Shop’s quality assurance program.Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
Custom-Built
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Your dreams are what make the Fender Custom A Fender Custom-Built guitar lets you define your
Shop the reality that it is today. From its inception in ideal instrument. Begin with one of our base models
1987, the Custom Shop has grown from two builders and choose from our vast selection of options to
to today’s more than 50 artisans—a veteran band customize it as little or as much as you want to meet
of builders, each a specialist dedicated to their own your personal needs, aesthetic taste and playing
area of expertise—working together to build your style.
ideal Fender to your exact specifications. From neck
shaping and fretwork to finishing and aging—every Whatever shape your dream may be, our luthiers
step of creation—each Custom Shop craftsperson stand ready to craft an instrument that will unlock
brings years of hard-earned skill and dedication your utmost creativity and self-expression. Their
to bear on your custom-built guitar with one goal passion is bringing your dreams to reality, to
in mind—to create an instrument and playing create the ultimate instrument—one personally
experience that can only come from the Fender customized exclusively for you.
Custom Shop.
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Fender® Custom Shop
OrderingYours
Is there a special Fender instrument that you have been dreaming of your whole life? We have some good
news for you! The Fender Custom Shop can take your dreams and shape them into a tonal reality.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
The process is simple:
1. Choose your build level (Masterbuilt or Custom-built)
2. Choose a base model (list begins on pg.16)
3. Choose an aging package
4.
5.
Choose your custom options from our extensive menu of offerings
Use the “additional notes” section if your desired options are not listed
SELECT A BUILD LEVEL
6. Take this completed design guide to a Custom Shop Showcase Dealer which you can find at
www.fendercustomshop.com/dealers/
SELECT A CUSTOM SHOP BASE MODEL
SELECT AN AGING PACKAGE
SELECT YOUR OPTIONS
SUBMIT YOUR ORDER
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STRATOCASTER BASE MODELS
SELECT A
BaseModel
1955 ST R ATO C A ST E R
Shown in 2-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Ash
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘55 “U”
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple
RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Black Micarta – Wide Spacing
NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD | 1-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1950s Strat
195 6 ST R ATO C A ST E R
Shown in White Blonde BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | 10/56 “V”
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple
RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Black Micarta – Wide Spacing
NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD | 1-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1950s Strat
19 6 0 ST R ATO C A ST E R
Shown in Dakota Red BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Clay – Wide Spacing
NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
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BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1960s Strat
19 6 3 ST R ATO C A ST E R
Shown in 3-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | Round-Lam Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Clay – Narrow Spacing
NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1960s Strat
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Model Shown: 2017 Artisan Tamo Ash Stratocaster19 6 5 ST R ATO C A ST E R 19 6 0 T E L E C A ST E R
Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
Shown in Aztec Gold BODY WOOD | Alder Shown in White Blonde BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘65 “C” NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | Round-Lam Rosewood FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25” RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Pearl – Narrow Spacing FACE DOTS | Clay – Narrow Spacing
NUT | Micarta NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo BRIDGE | Vintage with Threaded Saddles
PICKGUARD | 3-ply White PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1965 Strat PICKUPS | FCS ‘60 - ‘63 Telecaster
19 6 9 ST R ATO C A ST E R 19 6 0 T E L E C A ST E R C U STO M
Shown in Sonic Blue BODY WOOD | Alder Shown in Black BODY WOOD | Double-bound Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple – Urethane Finish NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘69 “C” NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | Round-Lam Rosewood or Maple FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25” RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Pearl White or Black FACE DOTS | Clay
NUT | Micarta NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Schaller “F” TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Synchronized Tremolo BRIDGE | Vintage with Threaded Saddles
PICKGUARD | 3-ply White PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
WIRING | Vintage Strat w/ 3-way Switch WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1969 Strat PICKUPS | FCS ‘60 - ‘63 Telecaster
19 6 3 T E L E C A ST E R
TELECASTER BASE MODELS Shown in Lake Placid Blue BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
1951 N O C A ST E R FINGERBOARD | Round-Lam Rosewood
Shown in Honey Blonde BODY WOOD | Ash RADIUS | 7.25”
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer FRET SIZE | Vintage
NECK WOOD | Maple FACE DOTS | Clay
NECK SHAPE | Nocaster “U” NUT | Micarta
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
RADIUS | 7.25” HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
FRET SIZE | Vintage BRIDGE | Vintage with Threaded Saddles
FACE DOTS | Black Micarta – Narrow Spacing PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
NUT | Micarta WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage PICKUPS | FCS ‘60 - ‛63 Telecaster
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
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BRIDGE | Vintage with Brass Saddles
PICKGUARD | 1-ply Black
WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1951 Nocaster
19 67 T E L E C A ST E R
Shown in Candy Apple Red BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘60s Oval “C”
1952 T E L E C A ST E R FINGERBOARD | Rosewood or Maple
Shown in 2-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Ash RADIUS | 7.25”
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer FRET SIZE | Vintage
NECK WOOD | Maple FACE DOTS | Pearl White or Black Micarta
NECK SHAPE | ‘52 “U” NUT | Micarta
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple TUNERS | Schaller “F”
RADIUS | 7.25” HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
FRET SIZE | Vintage BRIDGE | Vintage with Threaded Saddles
FACE DOTS | Black Micarta – Wide Spacing PICKGUARD | 3-ply White
NUT | Micarta WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage PICKUPS | FCS 1967 Telecaster
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage with Brass Saddles
PICKGUARD | 1-ply Black
WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
PICKUPS | FCS 1951 Nocaster
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Fender® Custom Shop
Shown in 3-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Ash Shown in 3-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Ash
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘59 “C” NECK SHAPE | ‘60s PBass Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple FINGERBOARD | Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25” RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Micarta Black - Wide Spacing FACE DOTS | Clay
NUT | Micarta NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Reverse
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage ‘59 w/Threaded BRIDGE | Vintage
PICKGUARD | 1-ply Parchment PICKGUARD | 4-ply Tortoise Shell
WIRING | Vintage Esquire 3-way Switch WIRING | Vintage Precision Bass
PICKUPS | FCS Vintage Telecaster PICKUPS | FCS ‘59 - ‘62 Bass
1950’S THINLINE TELECASTER
Shown in 2-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Ash JAZZ BASS BASE MODEL
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Maple
NECK SHAPE | Nocaster “U”
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple 19 6 4 J A Z Z B A S S
RADIUS | 7.25”
BODY WOOD Alder
FRET SIZE | Vintage
Shown in Sonic Blue |
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
FACE DOTS | Clay - Narrow Spacing
NECK WOOD | Maple
NUT | Micarta
NECK SHAPE | ‘60 “U”
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
FINGERBOARD | Round-Lam Rosewood
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
RADIUS | 7.25”
BRIDGE | Vintage with Brass Saddles
FRET SIZE | Vintage
PICKGUARD | 1-ply Black
FACE DOTS | Clay
WIRING | Vintage Tele w/ 3-way Switch
NUT | Micarta
PICKUPS | FCS 1951 Nocaster
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Reverse
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage
PICKGUARD | 4-ply Tortoise Shell
WIRING | Vintage Jazz Bass
PICKUPS | FCS Vintage Jazz Bass
PRECISION BASS BASE MODELS
1955 P R E C I S I O N B A S S
Shown in Vintage Blonde BODY WOOD | Ash OFFSET BASE MODELS
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Quartersawn Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘55 PBass Soft “V”
FINGERBOARD | 1-piece Maple 19 62 J A Z Z M A ST E R
RADIUS | 7.25”
Shown in Surf Green BODY WOOD | Alder
FRET SIZE | Vintage
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
FACE DOTS | Clay
NECK WOOD | Maple
NUT | Micarta
NECK SHAPE | Jazzmaster “C”
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Reverse
FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
RADIUS | 7.25”
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BRIDGE | Vintage
FRET SIZE | Vintage
PICKGUARD | 1-ply White
FACE DOTS | Clay
WIRING | Vintage Precision Bass
NUT | Micarta
PICKUPS | FCS 1950s Precision Bass
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Jaguar/Jazzmaster
PICKGUARD | 4-ply Tortoise Shell
WIRING | Vintage Jazzmaster
1959 P R E C I S I O N B A S S PICKUPS | FCS Jazzmaster
Shown in Black BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Quartersawn Maple
NECK SHAPE | ‘60s PBass Oval “C”
FINGERBOARD | Maple 19 62 J A G U A R
RADIUS | 7.25”
Shown in Fiesta Red BODY WOOD | Alder
FRET SIZE | Vintage
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
FACE DOTS | Clay
NECK WOOD | Maple
NUT | Micarta
NECK SHAPE | Jaguar “C”
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Reverse
FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
RADIUS | 7.25”
BRIDGE | Vintage
FRET SIZE | Vintage
PICKGUARD | Gold Anodized
FACE DOTS | Clay
WIRING | Vintage Precision Bass
NUT | Micarta
PICKUPS | FCS ‘59 - ‘62 Bass
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Jaguar/Jazzmaster
PICKGUARD | 4-ply Tortoise Shell
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WIRING | Vintage Jaguar
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OFFSET BASE MODELS
BASS VI
Shown in 3-Color Sunburst BODY WOOD | Alder
BODY FINISH | Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK WOOD | Quartersawn Maple
NECK SHAPE | “C”
FINGERBOARD | Slab Rosewood
RADIUS | 7.25”
FRET SIZE | Vintage
FACE DOTS | Clay
NUT | Micarta
TUNERS | Fender Gotoh Vintage
HARDWARE | Nickel / Chrome
BRIDGE | Vintage Jaguar
PICKGUARD | 4-ply Tortoise Shell
WIRING | Vintage Bass VI
PICKUPS | FCS Jaguar
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Models from the past that have survived to the present day looking brand new. An all-lacquer finish that looks as if it hasn’t
SELECT AN aged at all-as if you went back in time and bought it.
AgingStyle 1956 Stratocaster in White Blonde
Every guitar tells a story, one that is most readily From a pristine untouched finish that could have
apparent in the finish. Six different levels of aging let leapt from a ‘50s time capsule to the heavily-worn,
you select the exact appearance of your Dream Shop weathered appearance of a trusty “road dog”
instrument. companion guitar, our artful Custom Shop luthiers are
masters of the craft of aging an instrument.
CLOSET CLASSIC
No real playing wear, but more subtle indications of the ages, such as a finish that has lost its sheen, mild discoloration of
plastic parts, metal hardware showing slight oxidation, "mild" finish checking and minor surface scratches on the body and
headstock.
Limited Edition 1958 Jazzmaster in 2-Color Sunburst
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LUSH CLOSET CLASSIC®
Well taken care of and religiously polished throughout the years. The owner of this guitar took pride in keeping it clean and shiny.
Over time the finish started showing age and like a fine wine it evolved into something complex and refined. Moderate finish
checking, oxidation of hardware, and mild discoloration of parts give this finish its distinct look and feel.
Post-Modern Telecaster in Faded Firemist Silver
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Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
Handed down or changed hands through the years but mostly played around the house, with the occasional jam session or
weekend gig. Has been well taken care of over the years but has moderate ware, finish checking, and some “friendly” down-
to-the-wood nicks and dings, dullish hardware, and moderate wear-a very lucky find.
1959 Jazzmaster in Aged Fiesta Red
RELIC®
The Authentic worn-in wear of a guitar that has experienced many years of regular use in clubs and bars. Marks that tell a story,
finish checking all over the body; scars dings and dents from bridge to headstock.
1960 Stratocaster in Aged Daphne Blue
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HEAVY RELIC®
The heaviest of the relic treatments, designed to evoke decades of the most punishing play and touring. From serious dinged and
wear to intensely discolored hardware and finish, the true battle-hardened workhorse.
1953 Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde
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Model Shown: Heavy Relic 1958 Stratocaster
Aged Sonic Blue Over 3-Color Sunburst, Built By Dale WilsonFender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
BODY WOOD OPTIONS
SELECT A
ToneWoodOption
ALDER ASH MAHOGANY
A fantastic tone wood long used by Strong and dense, ash is a A dense, dark tone wood that yields
Fender for it's electric guitar bodies, longtime Fender classic for electric warm tone and midrange bite,
alder is noted for bright, balanced instrument bodies. Notably mahogany is a great option that
and resonant tone with pronounced resonant and sweet sounding, adds a unique and complex sonic
upper midrange, excellent sustain it’s characterized by well-defined and visual twist to your build.
and sharp attack. It also features midrange and strong low end.
large, swirling grain patterns.
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ROASTED ASH BODY ROASTED ALDER
Strong and ultra-stable, a roasted The roasting process will darken the
ash body is a thing of beauty. Not wood while keeping it very stable
only does the roasting process and durable. As with a slab of wood
accentuate the figuring of the wood, that has dried over the years, the
it also crystallizes the sap, giving it properties change slightly and add
the sound of old wood. to the richness and depth of tone.
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QUILT/FLAME TOP OPTIONS NECK WOOD OPTIONS
QUILT MAPLE TOP AA FLAME MAPLE TOP AAA FLAME MAPLE TOP MAPLE NECK FLAME NECK BIRDSEYE MAPLE
A beautifully figured wood, quilt AA flame maple features tiger- AAA flame maple sorts a more Light in color, with a bright, chimey With its strong, vibrant figure, flame Small round figuring in the wood
maple works especially well with like striping in the wood grain. intense concentration of figuring tone, maple is favorite amongst maple is one of our favorite ways to which produces small "birdseye"
transparent and natural finishes Many believe that this is caused by than AA Flame. The bold stripes are many Fender players for its look, liven up the look of a maple neck. markings. Used on many Custom
that allow the flowing grain to show the tree swaying in the wind, the always a beautiful touch in natural feel and tone. Shop guitars, a birdseye maple neck
through. minerals in the ground and other and transparent finishes. will add a unique and striking look to
ephemeral variables. We aren't your guitar.
positive about that, but we do know
it provides a strikingly beautiful look
to any instrument neck or body.
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ROASTED MAPLE NECK ROSEWOOD NECK
Roasting your maple neck will not Darker in color and warmer in
only make the wood darker and tone than maple, rosewood can be
pop the grain, it also warms up your specially sorted for a darker color.
tone. The roasting process makes In 1959, all Fenders were outfitted
the wood stable and more resonant with rosewood fingerboards, which
and looks amazing. was a significant departure from the
look and tone of the previous maple
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boards.Fender® Custom Shop
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SELECT A
ColorOption 00 | 3 COLOR SUNBURST 01 | WHITE BLONDE 02 | LAKE PLACID BLUE 03 | 2 COLOR SUNBURST
04 | DAPHNE BLUE 05 | OLYMPIC WHITE 06 | BLACK 07 | VINTAGE BLONDE
08 | OCEAN TURQUOISE 09 | CANDY APPLE RED 12 | RED SPARKLE 13 | BLUE SPARKLE
15 | HOT ROD RED 17 | SILVER SPARKLE 18 | GOLD SPARKLE 19 | SAGE GREEN METALLIC
20 | AMBER 21 | NATURAL 22 | SUNSET ORANGE TRANS 23 | PEARL WHITE
24 | INCA SILVER 25 | CHROME RED 26 | VIOLET 27 | SAPPHIRE BLUE TRANS
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28 | CRIMSON BURST 29 | BLUE AGAVE 30 | CHERRY SUNBURST 31 | AGED CHERRY SUNBURST
32 | BROWN SUNBURST 33 | VIOLIN BURST 34 | AGED NATURAL 36 | BLUE BURST
37 | ANTIQUE BURST 38 | CRIMSON TRANS 39 | EBONY TRANS 40 | FIESTA RED
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41 | VINTAGE WHITE 42 | MERCEDES BLUE 43 | PEWTER 44 | SHORELINE GOLD 83 | BLUE ICE METALLIC 84 | COPPER 85 | BRIGHT AMBER MET. 86 | BRIGHT SAPPHIRE MET.
45 | TEAL GREEN METALLIC 46 | SHERWOOD GREEN MET. 47 | SIENNA SUNBURST 48 | TEAL GREEN TRANS 87 | COBALT BLUE METALLIC 88 | DESERT SUNSET 89 | DESERT SAND 90 | BALTIC BLUE
49 | SEA FOAM GREEN 52 | TOBACCO BURST 53 | FIRE MIST GOLD 54 | DAKOTA RED 92 | WALNUT 93 | PURPLE METALLIC 94 | PURPLE TRANS 95 | AGED VINTAGE WHITE
55 | FROST WHITE 56 | SHELL PINK 57 | SURF GREEN 58 | TORINO RED 96 | ORANGE 97 | CHOCOLATE 3 TONE SB 98 | HLE GOLD 99 | NOCASTER BLONDE
59 | BLACK PEARL 60 | EMERALD GREEN TRANS 61 | BING CHERRY TRANS 62 | COBALT BLUE TRANS BG | BRITISH RACING GREEN BT | BUTTERSCOTCH BLONDE CF | CHARCOAL FROST MET CR | CIMARRON RED
63 | GRAFFITI YELLOW 66 | BURGUNDY MIST MET. 67 | HONEY BLONDE 68 | LIME GREEN CS | CHARTREUSE SPARKLE DB | DIRTY WHITE BLONDE HB | HONEY BURST MS | MAGENTA SPARKLE
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70 | CADIUM ORANGE 71 | CANDY GREEN 72 | SONIC BLUE 73 | MIDNIGHT BLUE OS | ORANGE SPARKLE PS | PURPLE SPARKLE SR | SEMINOLE RED SS | SEAFOAM GREEN SPARKLE
74 | AQUA MARINE METALLIC 75 | MIDNIGHT WINE 76 | MIDNIGHT PURPLE 77 | FROST RED TT | TAOS TURQUOISE | YOUR COLOR
78 | AZTEC GOLD 79 | FROST GOLD 81 | SURF PEARL 82 | CANDY TANGERINE
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SELECT A
1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret
NeckShape 0.990 0.990 0.790 0.990 0.820
Everybody plays differently, and the “right” neck
shape can go a long way to making any guitar feel
like “home”. We offer a number of classic profiles from
#1 ʼ52 STYLE “U” #8 ’60 J BASS “U” #19
Fender’s storied history—all artfully shaped by hand. If
you have a special neck shape in mind, a Custom Shop 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret
Master Builder can craft any neck you desire.
0.850 0.940 0.850
0.990 0.990
#2 ʼ57 STYLE SOFT “V” #12 ʼ51 P BASS “U” #20
1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret
0.790 0.930 0.850 0.880
0.910
#3 ʼ60 STYLE OVAL “C” #13 1969 “U” #23
1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret
0.925 0.990 0.820
0.950 1.000
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#6 ʼ57 BASS SOFT “V” #14 1951 “U”
1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret
0.790 0.875 0.790
0.990 0.950
#7 ʼ60 P BASS OVAL “C” #18 LARGE “C” #28
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12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret
0.820 0.870 0.820 0.974
0.990
#19 MODERN “C” #29 ʼ65 STRAT “C”
2th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret
0.925
0.990 0.850 0.890 0.950
#20 MODERN “V” #30 ʼ55 P BASS SOFT “V”
2th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret
0.910 0.880 0.980 0.820 0.900
#23 10/56 “V” #36 JAGUAR /
JAZZMASTER “C”
2th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret
0.820 0.820 0.970
1.000 0.910
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#26 CC JAZZ BASS #40 ʼ75 JAZZ BASS
4 STRING “C”
2th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret 1st Fret 12th Fret
0.790 0.840
0.950 0.970 0.960
#28 ʼ59 “C” #51 ʼ66 STRAT OVAL “C”
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SELECT A
Custom Shop frets are made from only the highest quality nickel, Medium jumbo frets are designed to be the perfect marriage
and can be made in a variety of different heights and thicknesses. between small vintage frets and modern jumbo frets. Keep the
FretWire
Larger frets tend to account for easier string bending. Smaller frets following examples in mind when choosing the frets that you want
are “true to vintage” in many cases, and facilitate easier chording. on your guitar:
6100 6105 6150
H: 0.055” H: 0.055” H: 0.042”
W: 0.110” W: 0.090” W: 0.102”
Tang W: 0.021” Tang W: 0.020” Tang W: 0.020”
A very large wire that gives Narrow and Tall. Our Wide and Tall.
an almost scalloped feel. most popular fret wire. Our “Jumbo” fret.
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MEDIUM JUMBO VINTAGE
H: 0.036” H: 0.043”
W: 0.106” W: 0.080”
Tang W: 0.020” Tang W: 0.020”
Wide and Short. Our smallest fret wire available.
All-purpose fret.
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Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
"scatter-wound" pickups are distinctly unique in character. Each pickup each one sound and respond relatively the same. Though most of
has its own subtle nuances and personalized character which is what the Custom Shop pickups are hand-wound, some players prefer the
SELECT A made the original Fender pickpus so sought after and prized. consistency of machine-wound pickups, so we are happy to offer both
PickupOption
options.
STRATOCASTER PICKUPS
'50s STRAT FAT '50s STRAT '60s STRAT
Crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting 1950s Stratocaster sound you know and Classic 1960’s design with alnico 2 magnets,
tones reminiscent of 1950’s Stratocaster® love. Hot-rodded wiring design delivers formvar wire and a vintage stagger. Strat
guitars. Alnico 5 magnets, vintage stagger enhanced bass response and an extra shot sound with glistening highs and warm punchy
and formvar wire. of 21st-century attitude. lows.
TEXAS SPECIAL™ STRAT DUAL-MAG STRAT EL DIABLO STRAT
Characterized by their midrange chirp, Vintage style calibrated pickup set with Overwound and dipped in the special sauce
crystalline highs and tight bass, Fender unbeveled alnico 5 magnets on the bass side for a big open sound. Slightly hotter than
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Texas Special™ Strat pickups feature an and beveled alnico 2 magnets on the treble. the Ancho Poblanos with calibrated alnico 5
overwound single-coil construction that The two magnet types create balance and pickups with custom low G (middle and neck)
produces big Texas-blues tone. consistency in tone and allow for improved and flush with high D (bridge) pole pieces.
clarity string to string.
ANCHO POBLANO STRAT VINTAGE NOISELESS™ STRAT FENDER LACE SENSOR® STRAT
Simmered in a secret Custom Shop sauce Produce all the brilliant clarity, definition and Low noise performance inspired by classic,
and then individually calibrated from neck harmonic attributes of vintage single-coil Strat crisp, bell-like Fender tone.
to bridge. Uniquely overwound by hand for tone without the hum.
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a wide range of high-output tones—from
blistering-hot output to sizzling vintage
warmth—with plenty of tonal flexibility.
Josefina Campos, Custom Shop Master Pickup WinderFender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
TELECASTER PICKUPS
'51 TELE/NOCASTER '63 TELE '67 TELE
Created with the original design in mind to A true replication of the original ’63 Tele Lower output Tele pickups with Grey bobbins
accurately mimic the twang and shimmer of Pickups with all the bite and warmth to spare. and copper baseplate with a vintage stagger,
the originals. These period-correct single- Alnico 2 Magnets, vintage stagger and alnico 5 magnets and enamel wire for crystal
coil pickups impart tight low end and clear, enamel wire. clear Tele twang.
balanced midrange.
TWISTED TELE TEXAS SPECIAL TELE JOSEFINA RED HOT TELE
High-output Telecaster guitar tone with Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Tele Super-hot Tele pickups with a mid-range growl
a dash of sparkling Stratocaster® guitar pickups are built to produce blistering hot in the bridge position and a brighter neck
character. output, along with noticeable presence and pickup for more versatility. Alnico 5 magnets
midrange. on the bridge and alnico 2 on the neck.
BASS PICKUPS
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'64 JAZZ BASS '75 JAZZ BASS NOISELESS JAZZ BASS
These vintage-style pickups produce warm, Vintage bobbin construction, Alnico 5 Fender Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups produce
clear and articulate tone, with great low-end magnets, flush mounted pole pieces and all the brilliant clarity, definition and harmonic
definition, up-front midrange punch and enamel wire provide warm tones, enhanced attributes of a vintage Jazz Bass without the
singing high end. dynamics and even string response. hum.
PICKUPS HUMBUCKERS
ENFORCER SHAWBUCKER
Super-hot high output pickup with dynamic Full of multi-dimensional tone with well-defined
range. Achieves crunchy distortion with full overtones, this open-coil pickup complements
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volume and cleans up nicely when rolling and balances your guitar's natural voice while
back the volume. playing well with other pickup designs.Fender® Custom Shop
Fender® Custom Shop
STRATOCASTER WIRING
SELECT A
WiringOption
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP (NO TONE FUNCTION)
POS 2 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME
TONE CONTROL T 1 (NECK PICKUP)
TONE CONTROL 2 (MIDDLE PICKUP)
VINTAGE STRAT w/3 WAY SWITCH
3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 5 - NECK PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME
TONE CONTROL (NECK PICKUP)
POS 4, 5
MODERN STRAT w/5 WAY SWITCH TONE CONTROL (MIDDLE / BRIDGE PICKUP)
3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POS 1, 2, 3
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POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 5 - NECK PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME
TONE CONTROL
POS 3, 4, 5
VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT#1 TONE CONTROL (BRIDGE PICKUP)
w/5 WAY SWITCH AND 3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POS 1, 2,
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POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH POS 5 - NECK PICKUP
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 5 - NECK PICKUP POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
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MASTER VOLUME
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MASTER VOLUME w/TONE-SAVER BLEED VOLUME
1
7
2
3
6
10
4 5 9
TONE CONTROL (NECK PICKUP)
8
TONE
TONE CONTROL (NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP)
1
7
2
POS 4, 5
3
6
4 5
POS 2, 3, 4, 5 10
9
8
H-S-S STRATOCASTER TONE
TONE CONTROL (MIDDLE / BRIDGE PICKUP)
1
VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT#2 w/BLEED TONE CONTROL (BRIDGE PICKUP)
7
2
3
6
5
POS 1, 2, 3, 4
4
w/5 WAY SWITCH AND 3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POS 1, 2,
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
POS 1 - BRIDGE (BRIDGE/NECK w/BLENDER) POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE (ALL 3 w/BLENDER) POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE (ALL 3 w/BLENDER) POS 5 - NECK PICKUP
POS 5 - NECK PICKUP (NECK/BRIDGE w/BLENDER) 10
9
MASTER VOLUME
8
VOLUME
1
7
MASTER VOLUME w/TONE-SAVER BLEED
2
3
6
10
4 5 9
TONE CONTROL (NECK PICKUP)
8
TONE
1
7
MASTER TONE CONTROL
2
POS 4, 5
3
6
4 5
POS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
10
9
TONE CONTROL (MIDDLE / BRIDGE PICKUP)
8
TONE
1
H-S-H STRATOCASTER
7
POS 1, 2, 3
2
BLENDER (NECK & BRIDGE PICKUP)
3
6
STRAT BLENDER w/5 WAY SWITCH
4 5
3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POS 1, 2, 4, 5
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POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
5 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
POS 1 - BRIDGE (BRIDGE/NECK w/BLENDER)
POS 2 - BRIDGE & NECK PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & MIDDLE (ALL 3 w/BLENDER)
POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
POS 3 - MIDDLE PICKUP
POS 4 - NECK & MIDDLE (ALL 3 w/BLENDER) 10
MASTER VOLUME
9
POS 5 - NECK PICK (NECK/BRIDGE w/BLENDER)
8
VOLUME
1
7
2
3
6
10
4 5 9
TONE CONTROL (NECK PICKUP)
8
MASTER VOLUME w/TONE-SAVER BLEED TONE
1
7
2
3
6
4 5
10
MASTER TONE CONTROL w/GREASEBUCKET
9
TONE CONTROL (BRIDGE PICKUP)
8
TONE
1
POS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 H-H STRATOCASTER
7
2
3
6
4 5
STRAT BLENDER w/GREASEBUCKET TONE BLENDER (NECK & BRIDGE PICKUP)
5 WAY SWITCH 3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS POS 1, 2, 4, 5
7 PICKUP COMBINATIONS
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TELECASTER WIRING
3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH 3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
POS 3 - NECK PU w/ PRESET BASS (NO TONE CONTROL) POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
POS 2 - NECK PU (NO TONE CONTROL) POS 2 - BRIDGE & NECK PICKUPS
POS 1 - NECK AND BRIDGE PUs w/ BLEND CONTROL POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
VINTAGE TELECASTER H-S TELECASTER
& NOCASTER MASTER TONE CONTROL
1950 - 1952 BLEND CONTROL (POS 1 ONLY)
3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH 3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
POS 3 - NECK PU w/ PRESET BASS (NO TONE CONTROL) POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
POS 2 - NECK PICKUP w/TONE CONTROL POS 2 - BRIDGE & NECK PICKUPS
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP w/ TONE CONTROL POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
VINTAGE TELECASTER H-H TELECASTER
1953 - 1967 TONE CONTROL (POS 1 & 2 ONLY) MASTER TONE CONTROL
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3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
3 WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
POS 1 POS 2 POS 3
POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
POS 3 - NECK PICKUP
POS 2 - BRIDGE & NECK PICKUPS
POS 2 - BRIDGE & NECK PICKUPS
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
POS 1 - BRIDGE PICKUP
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
MODERN TELECASTER
H-S TELECASTER MASTER TONE CONTROL
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PRECISION BASS WIRING
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
VINTAGE P BASS
MASTER TONE CONTROL
JAZZ BASS WIRING
VOLUME NECK PICKUP (UPPER)
TONE CONTROL NECK PICKUP (LOWER)
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VOLUME BRIDGE PICKUP (UPPER)
TONE CONTROL BRIDGE PICKUP (LOWER)
VINTAGE ‘60 JAZZ BASS
STACKED KNOBS
VOLUME NECK PICKUP
VOLUME BRIDGE PICKUP
MASTER TONE CONTROL
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VINTAGE ‘64 JAZZ BASSFender® Custom Shop
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BRIDGES STRATOCASTER
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HardwareOption
VINTAGE SYNCHRONIZED 2-POINT CUSTOM CLASSIC VINTAGE HARD-TAIL
TREMOLO TREMOLO Vintage stamped saddles, chrome plated
Original Stratocaster tremolo made using Polished steel two-point synchronized tremolo bridge, and string through body design.
original die-cast moulds and punch presses bridge assembly.
purchased by Leo Fender.
RSD STRAT FLOYD ROSE®
Vintage style with improved pivot geometry, Double-locking tremolo bridge, recessed for
plating tolerances, string spacing and arm pick hand comfort providing laser-accurate
tension adjustment. intonation and ultra-stable tuning when
combined with the Floyd Rose R3 locking nut.
BRIDGES TELECASTER
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'51-'53 TELECASTER - BRASS '60 & UP TELECASTER - THREADED '67 TELE - STEEL SADDLES
SADDLES SADDLES Vintage style ashtray bridge plate with
Telecaster ashtray bridge plate with original Period correct ashtray bridge plate and notched steel saddles.
tooling marks, serial number and 3 brass threaded steel saddles for bright Tele twang.
saddles. (Relic saddles shown)
RSD TELE CUSTOM DELUXE TELE
Low profile bridge plate, compensated brass Modern six-saddle bridge assembly with
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saddles with refined look and feel. string-through-body plate, and polished steel
saddles.
Bliss Model 21 ½, 60 Ton punch built in 1958. Purchased new by Leo Fender.Fender® Custom Shop
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BRIDGES BASS
VINTAGE THREADED VINTAGE GROOVE SADDLES
SADDLES Vintage Fender bass bridge assembly with
Genuine Fender bass bridge assembly with nickel-plated steel bridge plate and four
nickel-plated steel bridge plate and four grooved barrel saddles.
threaded barrel saddles.
MODERN BASS BRIDGE RSD BASS
Chrome plated steel bridge plate with partially Hi-Mass Bridge constructed from a solid brass
threaded stainless steel saddles and string billet with threaded steel saddles.
through body or top load option.
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Original Bridge Plate Punch Press, still in use after 50 yearsFender® Custom Shop
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BUILD LEVEL (SELECT ONE) CUSTOM OPTIONS
CONSTRUCTION
☐ MASTERBUILT
SELECT BUILDER ________________________ ☐ LEFT HANDED GUITAR
☐ CUSTOM-BUILT ☐ SET NECK
☐ BODY BINDING 1 SIDE – TELE ONLY
BASE MODEL ☐ BODY BINDING 2 SIDES – TELE ONLY
*FOR BASE MODEL SPECIFICATIONS, START AT PAGE 23 ☐ REVERSE HEADSTOCK
☐ CONTOURED NECK HEEL
STRATOCASTER ☐ BOUND FINGERBOARD
☐ 1955 STRATOCASTER BODY WOOD (SELECT FROM PAGE 29)
☐ 1956 STRATOCASTER ☐ BASE MODEL BODY WOOD*
☐ OTHER 1950‘S STRATOCASTER ________ ☐ SORT FOR LIGHT WEIGHT BODY WOOD
☐ 1960 STRATOCASTER ☐ ASH
☐ 1963 STRATOCASTER ☐ MAHOGANY
☐ 1965 STRATOCASTER ☐ ADD ROASTED BODY WOOD OPTION
☐ 1969 STRATOCASTER ☐ OTHER BODY WOOD ______________________
☐ OTHER 1960‘S STRATOCASTER ________ ☐ FLAME MAPLE TOP
NOCASTER/TELECASTER/ESQUIRE ☐ QUILTED MAPLE TOP
☐ 1951 NOCASTER ☐ OTHER EXOTIC WOOD _____________________
☐ 1952 TELECASTER BODY COLOR (SELECT FROM PAGE ##)
☐ OTHER 1950‘S TELECASTER ________ ☐ SINGLE COLOR #________
☐ 1960 TELECASTER ☐ COLOR OVER COLOR #________ O #________
☐ 1960 TELECASTER CUSTOM ☐ SPARKLE COLOR #________
☐ 1963 TELECASTER
BODY FINISH
☐ 1967 TELECASTER
☐ OTHER 1960‘S TELECASTER ________ ☐ BASE MODEL FINISH*
☐ 1959 ESQUIRE ☐ NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER
☐ OTHER YEAR ESQUIRE ________ (THRU ‘69) ☐ POLYURETHANE
☐ 1950’S THINLINE TELECASTER NECK WOOD
JAZZMASTER/JAGUAR/BASS VI ☐ BASE MODEL NECK WOOD*
☐ STRAIGHT GRAIN MAPLE
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☐ 1962 JAZZMASTER
☐ OTHER YEAR JAZZMASTER ________ (THRU ’65) ☐ RIFT SAWN MAPLE
☐ 1962 JAGUAR ☐ QUARTERSAWN MAPLE
☐ OTHER YEAR JAGUAR ________ (THRU ’65) ☐ “AA” FLAME MAPLE
☐ BASS VI ☐ “AAA” FLAME MAPLE
☐ “AA” BIRDSEYE MAPLE
FENDER BASS ☐ “AAA” BIRDSEYE MAPLE
☐ 1955 PRECISION BASS ☐ ADD ROASTED NECK WOOD OPTION
☐ 1959 PRECISION BASS NECK TINT
☐ 1960 PRECISION BASS
☐ OTHER YEAR PRECISION BASS ________ (THRU ’69) ☐ NO TINT
☐ 1964 JAZZ BASS ☐ LIGHT TINT
☐ OTHER YEAR JAZZ BASS ________ (THRU ’75) ☐ MEDIUM TINT
☐ DARK TINT
AGING TYPE (SELECT ONE) NECK FINISH
☐ NITRO LACQUER
☐ NOS ☐ URETHANE
☐ CLOSET CLASSIC ☐ SATIN URETHANE
☐ LUSH CLOSET CLASSIC ☐ PAINTED HEADCAP
☐ JOURNEYMAN RELIC
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☐ RELIC
☐ HEAVY RELIC
*For base model specifications see page 23
Model Shown: 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic White BlondeFender® Custom Shop
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CUSTOM OPTIONS CUSTOM OPTIONS
NECK SHAPE HARDWARE COLOR CONTROL KNOBS PICKUPS N M B
☐ BASE MODEL NECK SHAPE* ☐ BASE MODEL HARDWARE COLOR* ☐ BASE MODEL KNOBS* BASE MODEL PICKUPS* ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ CUSTOM NECK SHAPE #________ (START AT PAGE 36) ☐ NICKEL/CHROME STRATOCASTER KNOBS
☐ GOLD ☐ WHITE RWRP MIDDLE PICKUP ☐ ☐ ☐
FINGERBOARD WOOD
BRIDGE ☐ EGGSHELL WHITE STRAT PICKUPS – FENDER CUSTOM SHOP
☐ BASE MODEL FINGERBOARD* ☐ PARCHMENT WHITE
☐ 1-PIECE MAPLE NECK ☐ BASE MODEL BRIDGE ASSEMBLY* ‘50S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE WHITE
☐ ROUND-LAM MAPLE STRATOCASTER BRIDGE
☐ BLACK
FAT ‘50S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ SLAB ROSEWOOD ☐ VINTAGE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO
TELECASTER/PRECISION BASS KNOBS BRIDGE ‘60S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ ROUND-LAM ROSEWOOD ☐ 2-POINT CLASSIC PLAYER TREMOLO
☐ VINTAGE KNURLED
☐ SORT FOR DARK ROSEWOOD ☐ 2-POINT CUSTOM CLASSIC TREMOLO FAT ‘60S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ ALUMINUM KNURLED
☐ EBONY ☐ RSD STRAT TREMOLO ‘58 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ FLOYD ROSE® ORIGINAL STRAT PICKUP COVERS
FINGERBOARD RADIUS ‘65 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE HARD-TAIL ☐ BASE MODEL COVERS*
☐ BASE MODEL FINGERBOARD RADIUS* ☐ CUSTOM CLASSIC HARDTAIL ☐ WHITE ‘66 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ 7.25" ☐ EGGSHELL WHITE
TELECASTER BRIDGE ‘69 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ 9.50" ☐ ’51 – ’53 TELECASTER – BRASS SADDLES ☐ PARCHMENT WHITE
☐ 12.00" ☐ TEXAS SPECIAL™ STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
’54 – ’57 TELECASTER – STEEL SADDLES ☐ VINTAGE WHITE
☐ 7.25" TO 9.5" COMPOUND RADIUS ☐ ’60 & UP TELECASTER – THREADED SADDLES ☐ AGED WHITE MASTER DESIGN STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ 7.25" TO 12" COMPOUND RADIUS ☐ ’67 TELE – STEEL SADDLES ☐ BLACK HAND WOUND STRAT PICKUPS – FENDER
☐ 9.5" TO 12" COMPOUND RADIUS ☐ CUSTOM DELUXE TELE BRIDGE ☐ LIPSTICK COVERS CUSTOM SHOP
☐ 9.5" TO 16" COMPOUND RADIUS (BASS ONLY) ☐ RSD TELE BRIDGE
WIRING (SEE PAGE 48 FOR ILLUSTRATIONS) HW ‘50S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
WIDTH AT NUT PRECISION/JAZZ BASS
☐ VINTAGE 2-SADDLE BRIDGE ☐ BASE MODEL WIRING* HW FAT ‘50S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ BASE MODEL NUT WIDTH* STRATOCASTER WIRING
☐ 1.650" ☐ VINTAGE THREADED SADDLES BRIDGE HW ’60S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE GROOVE SADDLES BRIDGE ☐ VINTAGE STRAT
☐ 1.6875" ☐ FAT 50'S HOOK-UP HW FAT ‘60S STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ MODERN BASS BRIDGE
NUT MATERIAL ☐ RSD BASS BRIDGE ☐ MODERN STRAT HW ’55 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ BASE MODEL NUT MATERIAL* JAZZMASTER/JAGUAR/BASS VI ☐ VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT #1
HW ’56 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ MICARTA ☐ BASE MODEL BRIDGE* ☐ VINTAGE MODIFIED STRAT #2 W/ BLEED
☐ BONE ☐ RSD J-BRIDGE (NEW) ☐ STRAT BLENDER W/ BLEED HW ’57 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ GRAPHITE TUNING MACHINES ☐ STRAT BLENDER W/ BLEED & GREASEBUCKET HW ’59 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ LSR ROLLERNUT ☐ BASE MODEL TUNING MACHINES* ☐ H-S-S CONFIGURATION
HW ’60/’63 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
FRET WIRE ☐ VINTAGE STYLE ☐ H-S-H CONFIGURATION
☐ H-H CONFIGURATION HW ’64 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ BASE MODEL FRET WIRE* ☐ VINTAGE-STAGGERED
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☐ VINTAGE ☐ VINTAGE LOCKING
TELECASTER WIRING HW ’65 STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE TELE WIRING 1950-1952
☐ ☐ ☐
☐ MEDIUM JUMBO ☐ SPERZEL DELUXE HW ’66 STRAT
☐ VINTAGE TELE WIRING 1953-1967
☐ 6100 ☐ SPERZEL DELUXE W/ PEARL BUTTONS ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ MODERN TELE WIRING HW ’69 STRAT
☐ 6105 ☐ SPERZEL TRIM-LOK™
☐ MODERN TELE W/ GREASEBUCKET TONE HW TEXAS SPECIAL STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ 6150 ☐ FENDER/SCHALLER “F”
☐ H-S CONFIGURATION
POSITION & SIDE MARKERS PICKGUARD HW MASTER DESIGN STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ H-H CONFIGURATION
☐ BASE MODEL DOT MATERIAL* ☐ BASE MODEL PICKGUARD* BASS WIRING HW DUAL-MAG STRAT (NEW) ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE BLACK ☐ 1-PLY EGGSHELL WHITE ☐ VINTAGE P BASS WIRING HW EL DIABLO STRAT (NEW) ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ VINTAGE CLAY ☐ 1-PLY PARCHMENT WHITE ☐ VINTAGE JAZZ BASS W/ STACKED KNOBS
☐ WHITE ☐ 1-PLY BLACK ☐ VINTAGE 64 JAZZ BASS
HW ANCHO POBLANO STRAT ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ PEARL WHITE ☐ 1-PLY BLACK PHENOLIC LAMINATE MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRONICS OTHER STRAT PICKUPS
☐ BLOCK INLAYS ☐ 3-PLY EGGSHELL WHITE ☐ 5-WAY SWITCH (STRAT) FENDER NOISELESS™ ☐ ☐ ☐
12TH FRET DOT SPACING ☐ 3-PLY PARCHMENT WHITE ☐ TONE-SAVER TREBLE BLEED DUNCAN® HOT RAILS™ SLDS-1 ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ BASE MODEL DOT SPACING* ☐ 3-PLY MINT GREEN ☐ GREASEBUCKET TONE CONTROL
☐ 3-PLY BLACK DUNCAN HOT SSL 3 ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ WIDE 12TH FRET DOT SPACING ☐ TBX TONE CONTROL
☐ NARROW 12TH FRET DOT SPACING ☐ 4-PLY BROWN SHELL ☐ NO-LOAD TONE CONTROL DUNCAN LI’L SCREAMIN’ DEMON™ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ ANODIZED GOLD ☐ S-1 SWITCH DUNCAN LIPSTICK TUBE SLS-1 ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ OTHER ________ S-1 FUNCTION ___________________________
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